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Windows Server Essentials 2012 License Purchase

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hello, i purchased thought current version of windows server essentials 2012 windows server essentials r2 2012. made purchase on january 10, 2014 , of course had installed trial version of r2 2012 month prior , have configured , ready go. tried key , that's when realized had wrong version. there can do? can't send reseller. i've tried. mark is trial or release preview? http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj574204.aspx you need use slmgr.vbs /ipk:"xxxx" input product key. if pre-release , not trial have rebuild. robert pearman sbs mvp itauthority.co.uk | title(required) facebook | twitter | linked in | google+ Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Essentials ...

IPsec NAP and OSx

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can osx configured nap exempt cert similar how servers giving nap exempt cert? i have cert on mac can't find tell mac use when talking ipsec device. online talks ipsec vpns. 3rd part nap agents seem support dhcp nap or 802.1x nap. thanks mykel   tech alberta education hi mykel, thank post. as far know, macintosh not support ipsec nap. mentioned, based on 3rd part nap agent function.  partners extend nap linux , mac desktops nap clients linux , macintosh available if there more inquiries on issue, please feel free let know. regards rick tan rick tan technet community support Windows Server  >  Network Access Protection

Server Manager 2008 SP 2 refresh fail error 0x80000FFFF

hi there, another server manager refresh fail time hrresult:0x80000ffff the system readiness tool this: ================================= checking system update readiness. binary version 6.0.6002.22359 package version 8.0 2010-07-14 14:07 checking windows servicing packages checking package manifests , catalogs checking package watchlist checking component watchlist checking packages checking component store summary: seconds executed: 1836  no errors detected (w)    unable system disk properties    0x0000045d    ioctl_storage_query_property    disk cache      the server manager log gives information   3844: 2010-07-14 16:06:43.923 [loadextensionassemblies]   no extension assemblies registered. 3844: 2010-07-14 16:06:44.289 [ooboptionalcomponentinfo]  loading ocs registry. 3844: 2010-07-14 16:06:48.019 [cbs]   ...

Deduplication cmdlet, parameter not found -ContinueWhenSystemBusy

hello all, i'm having troubles start-dedupjob cmdlet in server2012 standard. according help, can use parameter -continuewhensystembusy. when try use it, following error: ps c:\windows\system32> start-dedupjob -type optimization e: -continuewhensystembusy true start-dedupjob : parameter cannot found matches parameter name 'continuewhensystembusy'. @ line:1 char:38 + start-dedupjob -type optimization e: -continuewhensystembusy true + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ + categoryinfo : invalidargument: (:) [start-dedupjob], parameterbindingexception + fullyqualifiederrorid : namedparameternotfound,start-dedupjob can confirm/deny observed behaviour? best regards, willem hi willem, i noticed in test system, there no " - continuewhensystembusy " "-stopwhensystembusy". try 1 instead. technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com. ...

booting PXE clients

just updated wds ris, when booting client pc's pxe nics, error message: tftp file not found.   do have boot.wim added server? if don't won't able pxe boot server. please read wds whitepaper more information wds:   http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=81031 Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment

Migrate VS build a new domain

hey there, i wondering everyone's opinion taking on network.  install new server new client. running sbs 2003. migrated them office 365, not have worry email. of computers in domain, hosted sbs 2003 computer.  not in domain.  so, wondering...should migrate domain when install 2012 essentials server, or build new domain.  doing wednesday, 4/31/14, not time debate or think it, hear forums ideas.  planning on migrating, no need build new when there existing, , works.  but, again, hear thoughts. please let me know, reply posts,  , hope learn through post. waht need, do... migration...install server essentials in migration mode...it migrate server data (from source server) to server essentials ( destination  server ). this may helpful... http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj200112.aspx -->or build new domain.  build new server essentials domain...just new... best, howtodo ...

Event id 1001. Windows update Error Code 80244019. Windows update ran into a problem

hi, below log the event id 1001. windows update error code 80244019. windows update ran problem in client system. help me on come this version=1 eventtype=windowsupdatefailure2 eventtime=130989610834830880 consent=1 reportidentifier=a4bdcfa1-ca4e-11e5-80b7-00155d3ad606 response.type=4 sig[0].name=clientversion sig[0].value=7.9.9600.17031 sig[1].name=win32hresult sig[1].value=80244019 sig[2].name=updateid sig[2].value=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000 sig[3].name=scenario sig[3].value=scan sig[4].name=sourceid sig[4].value=101 sig[5].name=environment sig[5].value=managed {3da21691-e39d-4da6-8a4b-b43877bcb1b7} sig[6].name=lasterror sig[6].value=0 dynamicsig[1].name=os version dynamicsig[1].value=6.3.9600.2.0.0.272.7 dynamicsig[2].name=locale id dynamicsig[2].value=1033 friendlyeventname=windows update installation problem consentkey=windowsupdatefailure2 appname=host process windows services apppath=c:\windows\system32\...

Security problem with Windows 2008 Enterprise

greetings ! i have server computer domain controller ... windows server 2008 enterprise, 32 bit .... 100 users  95% call computers os windows 7  have 2 location connected via vpn conection issues related security ..... think malicious can inside or outside network on different computers see information etc.  of course disabled user accounts , local administrator ..... , system administrator password changed periodically ... powerful ... , yet somehow bypass existing security  know if there or disable other options  thank ! hi kossma, could clarify question, “my issues related security ..... think malicious can inside or outside network on different computers see information etc” did mean user logon computer not belong he? if can use following similar thread restrict account logon others computer. the similar thread: only allow ad users onto pc? http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/6bceec6a-1db3-4084-a397-68...

Live Migration queued

hi, i have vm tried migrate between 2 hyper-v cluster nodes. the virtual machine didn't migrate , status migration queued. tried cancel live migration got following error: error code: 0x8007139f "the group or resource not in correct state perform requested operation. what can do? thanks in advance dmsousa update: solved... had restart vm , retried migration. time sucess... Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

Include Cmdlets in Hash Table

hi, i have variable: $jsonpost = @" { "employeeid": "(get-aduser $aduserinou).$employeeid", "firstname": "(get-aduser $aduserinou).$firstname", "lastname": "(get-aduser $aduserinou).$lastname", "title": "(get-aduser $aduserinou).$title", "workphone": "(get-aduser $aduserinou).$workphone", "extension": "(get-aduser $aduserinou).$extension", "photo": "(get-aduser $aduserinou).$photo", "department": "(get-aduser $aduserinou).$department", "bio": "(get-aduser $aduserinou).$bio", "email": "(get-aduser $aduserinou).$email", "active": "(get-aduser $aduserinou).$active", "udf0": "(get-aduser $aduserinou).$udf0", "udf1": "(get-aduser $aduserinou).$udf1", "udf2": ...

Event Log

hi,   i have following code in console application:   eventlog [] logs = eventlog .geteventlogs(); foreach ( eventlog el in logs) { console .writeline(el.log); try { el.enableraisingevents = true ; el.entrywritten += new entrywritteneventhandler (myonentrywritten); /// el.entrywritten += new entrywritteneventhandler(myonentrywritten); } catch ( exception e) { console .writeline( "{0}, {1}" , e.message, e.source); } }     when run on 2008, following:   6 application hardwareevents the file size exceeds limit allowed , cannot saved, system internet explorer the file size exceeds limit allowed , cannot saved, system key management service the file size exceeds limit allowed , cannot saved, system security system   i couldn't understand why the exception thrown eventlogs "hardwareevents", "internet explorer", "key management service".  exception message(the file size exceeds limit allowe...

Will a Kerberos Authentication Certificate replace the Domain Controller and Domain Controller Authentication certificate?

if using kerberos authentication certificate domain controllers, cover functionality of previous iterations, i.e. domain controller, , domain controller authentication? if not domain controller , domain controller authentication certificates provide kerberos authentication 1 not? thanks the short answer "it depends". longer answer can found on page in section titled kerberos authentication template paul adare cto identit inc. ilm mvp Windows Server  >  Security

server 2012 R2 failed to create the virtual hard disk

hello all. we have upgraded server 2008 2012 r2 unable run or create virtual machines. when creating virtual machine receve following error. the server encountered error trying create virtual hard disk. a virtual disk support provider specified file not found. all have been able find on issue far server 2008 did not have issue with. on going device manager no virtual hard disk loopback driver. if apply registry fix server 2008 ( https://support.microsoft.com/en-nz/kb/2013544 ) device loads on reboot hidden device not plugged in. when trying create virtual machine again driver try's load comes error 38 device cannot load because 1 in memory. after rebooting again not plugged in. only other things installed on server hp drivers , backup exec 2014. hi sir, >>we have upgraded server 2008 2012 r2 unable run or create virtual machines. when creating virtual machine receve following error. i didn't find server 2008 in suported upgrade list of 2012r...

Windows 7 Start Menu Redirection,Folder Structure

hello , greetings portugal! i'm trying implement start menu redirection on windows 7. like in windows xp i've created gpo job , redirect start menu c:\desktop\startmenu then i've created folder structure in c:\desktop\startmenu\programs , in windows xp shows under \programs folder , in windows 7 not. can please on one? best regards, diogo sousa geeking around technological world - [http://frontslash.wordpress.com/] ok after try erro messing group policies problem found! i enabled gpo named "remove user's folders start menu" causing problem. problem solved , everyone's happy! :) geeking around technological world - [http://frontslash.wordpress.com/] Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Malicious Software Removal Tool- IE version?

hi all; in wsus can see 2 set of following updates each month: windows malicious software removal tool windows malicious software removal tool - ie version question is, differences between these 2 updates? thanks hi, based on understanding, "windows malicious software removal tool" used detect , remove malicious software. "windows malicious software removal tool - ie version" used remove harmful add-on , protect ie. more information these 2 updates, can post question in windows update newsgroup: discussions in windows update http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsupdate&lang=en&cr=us Windows Server  >  WSUS ...

Remote Desktop Works only after disconnecting and reconnecting the Ethernet Cable

hi, i have office laptop windows 8 installed. , have office desktop windows 7 installed. whenever trying connect desktop through remote desktop connection, throws error "remote desktop cant connect remote computer 1 of these reasons 1)..... 2)... 3)...... make sure....". so ask colleagues disconnect , reconnect ethernet cable of desktop , try again , works. please let me know how avoid issue. thanks, bharath hi, seems cable has connectivity problem, suggest change new cable see whether issue re-occurs. best regards, amy please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) ...

Missing Hyper-v MS statement for VHD cluster size formating and page file requirements

after ms site forums public there hot topic has not real statement ms could please, in hyper-v team test, or developent or hyper-v team inside ms, publish official ms statement regarding general cluster size formating hyper- v, not sql or biztalk  general page file requirements hype-v kind regards cesar hi  pravin mestry  thank interest i did same inluding blogs ms hyper-v team , storage team, googlinge lot,  , feeling question needs answer 1 inside ms team in charge of hyper-v development. but seems 1 of unmonitoring blogs, or have not data or tested in order offer , statement about. thank time principal consultant Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

RD Gateway & RDS Implementation | Multiple NIC Scenario

hello everyone, i've windows server 2008 r2 sp1 based physical machine on i'm plannning to run windows server 2008 r2 sp1 based hyper-v vm (rdg+remoteapp+rdweb). i've 4 nic's on host machine. and on hyper-v vm, i've 2 virtual switches: v switch#1 binded physical nic#1 v switch#2 binded physical nic#2 i'm planning have both virtual switches use different dsl lines. while setting multiple default gateway on other virtual switch, error says it's not recommended thing do. my host machine running routing & remote access i'm controlling virtual switches, not sure if i've missed configuration on regarding setting 2nd virtual switch(for internet connectivity). for rd gateway setup, i'll getting request virtual switch#2, which'll pass on host's machine physical nic , routed isp. is can achieved? any assistance highly appreciated. regards Windows...

Microsoft Account Permissions on Share

hey, since windows 8 possible logon on computer microsoft account. question if have a server (e.g. windows server 2012 r2) possible permit microsoft account specific share? so can logon pc connected internet microsoft account , connect share? thank help its totally depends on work/domain environment. if company have policy restrictions block ms accounts access network resources means can't access. check local team once. regards, ravikumar p Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

Logoff Script for RDS on Server 2012 R2

hello, i'm looking solution add app (batch script, powershell etc) allow non-admin users log off server when launch it. have tried simple batch file logoff /f still asks admin privileges.  know can done "end disconnected session" timeout value can't change value other external reasons. tips?  thanks  hi, have tried publishing logoff.exe remoteapp (no batch file)?  there no problem user running logoff.exe sign out of session.  no admin privileges required. -tp Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Microsoft Edge favorites and homepage group policy settings not applying

hi everyone, i've been working on getting group policy ready our organization's windows 10 roll out later year. computers, need able direct edge homepage our sharepoint site, able push out "favorites" directly edge. when first began working on our group policy settings, able use windows 10 group policy settings "configure corporate home pages" , "configure favorites" push these settings our computers, , while worked fine.  i noticed couple of weeks ago reason edge no longer going sharepoint, nor displaying websites under "favorites", despite specifying these settings in gp. what's strange if run rsop.msc can see machine getting edge policies, once run edge, none of settings apply. today modified setting "turn off password manager" in edge group policy settings, , 1 applies fine. can see in rsop.msc, , when go edge advanced settings, option greyed out. setting working correctly in same group policy object othe...

Performance issues when applying over 150 GPOs using GPPs

hi guys, i'm doing performance testing see how long takes users applying on 150 gpos (most of them creating shortcuts using gpps) login on windows 2008 ts , results not good... when looking @ logs, things this: completed deployed printer connections extension processing in 16532 milliseconds. completed internet explorer branding extension processing in 3875 milliseconds. completed group policy registry extension processing in 2704 milliseconds. completed group policy shortcuts extension processing in 168187 milliseconds . completed user logon policy processing domain\user in 247 seconds . spending 4 minutes waiting @ each logon not acceptable , i'm trying see if can improved without having reduce number of gpos. tested shortcuts configured in replace mode (convenient can automatically removed when gpo doesn't apply anymore) switched create mode, saved time (about 20% faster) still not enough... since having shortcuts added progressively after user logged i...

Difference between winrm quickconfig and server manager remote management.

i not sure understand differenct between winrm quickconfig , server manager remote management completely.  if run winrm quickconfig , not enable servermanager remote mangement prevent me doing?  if enable server manager remote management , not run winrm quickconfig prevent me doing.  have found testing if run winrm quickconfig , not enable server manager remote management not able connect computer using server manager.  please clarify. looking same question, found answer http://blogs.msdn.com/b/wmi/archive/2009/07/22/new-default-ports-for-ws-management-and-powershell-remoting.aspx Windows Server  >  Server Manager

If we are using DHCP+DNS+WINS in a single domain controller what are the advantage and disadvantage

could please advice regarding if use dhcp, dns , wins configured in single domain controller advantages , disadvantages. recommendation microsoft? thanks, hello, 1. dhcp: can configure dhcp on domain controller but certain thing keep in mind before configuring, when configure dhcp on domain controller and  it configured perform dynamic domain name system (ddns) update of records on behalf of clients in dns zones configured enable secure dynamic update, dhcp server may overwrite records dhcp server did not have write permissions. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/255134 2. dns/wins: if first domain controller in network should go ahead dns configuration. please refer link . http://support.microsoft.com/kb/825036 thanks, regards, abhay jagdish singh. Windows Server  >  ...

NFS mount for Windows Server 2003 64-bit

currently trying mount nfs volume off of our netapp filer, use windows services unix 3.5 not supported 64-bit. forced use microsoft services nfs built system, not able mount nfs volume using built in nfs services. the old version had install it, , able mount nfs volume. built in version not able so, have read instructions there nothing have setup active directory or user mapping nfs mounting work. have solution problem, need setup configurations work. hello evant,   according research, file access across network domains function properly, each user or group identity on nis should map windows users or group identity. can synchronize password without using nis. if network has user name mapping server, may use services nfs retrieve identity mappings server.   for more information user identity synchronization between windows server , unix server, please check following online document.   user name mapping administration http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc775887....

Server 2003 to Server 2003 R2 Upgrade Activation Problem

i upgraded server 2003 r2 standard server 2003. when log in console, after accepting validating password shows dialog reading: copy of windows must activated microsoft before can continue. cannot log on until activate windows. want to activate windows now? shut down computer, click cancel. [yes][no][cancel] yes , no have same effect - saving settings message , then returns enter ctrl-alt-del logon dialog box. cancel shuts down as says. nothing lets me activate on internet nor gives me a way activate on phone, logs me out. has else run issue? hi,   please refer following articles:   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932442/en-us http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936915/en-us http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946930/en-us   tim quan technet subscriber support in forum if have feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.com   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ please remember click ...

Default or First Network Adapter

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i've installed second nic (virtual - hyper-v 3) on servers backing servers. these nics don't have default gateways , ip4 - it's backup system servers them  up. but since added these nics have attached existence of network connection (like compuware distributed license management) grabbing backup nic instead of still existing lan nic. if run ipconfig backup nic first, get-wmiobject win32_networkadapter -filter 'physicaladapter=true' doesn't. in fact can see interfaceindex lower lan nic. is there way to, let's say, lan nic show before backup nic in ipconfig? paulo morgado hi paulo if go in control panel > network , sharing center > change adapter settings > hold alt top menu > go advanced > avanced settings > alter order of nics under adapter , bindings > want bring backup nic down. hope helps. nazz Windows Server ...

Unable to record voice in Win2008 Server

we trying setup environment wherein have win2008 server , users must able simultaneously login (remote desktop/mstsc) system , should able listen music , record voices in sound recorder. this server installed on hp8100 elite desktop pc specs are: 1.        4gb ram 2.        hard disk of 320gb 3.        intel i3 core processor problem description: 1.        we have installed realtek audio driver in system. when user takes remote of system , plays audio file on system user can listen playback in pc. not able record voice in server. hi,   it seems audio recording redirection available windows server 2008 r2. more information, can refer to:   configure audio recording redirection on rd session host server http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd759231.aspx   audio recording redirection in windows 2008 r2 http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums...

Still unable to Synch offline files with Windows 7

i hate make new thread, other 1 marked "answered" , first chance i've had revist issue. maybe mod merge thread? anyway, here response thread :   hello! sorry, i've been getting crushed @ work couldn't reply.   the drive, when click on it, says @ bottom of computer screen "always available". odd note, if i, signed on him, try "manually synch" drive, told don't have permission so. admin of local machine , has full permission home drive on server.   what mean is, in h drive, has 3.5 gigs of stuff. if off line, doesn't have half of that, though set synch when logs on , off. plus, if file created online, , can see offline, told not have permission see file. conversely, if creates file offline, show in offline drive, never appears on server. i've configured transparent caching , background synch on local machine (those options not appearing on server side gpo apply) nothing has changed. offline files not working right ...

Invoke-Command with FilePath and ArgumentList

i have written following line of code invoke-command -filepath 'c:\program files\microsoft data protection manager\dpm\bin\attach-productionserver.ps1' -argumentlist ($dpmservername, $servername, $cred.username, $cred.password)   i error invoke-command : parameter set cannot resolved using specified named parameters. http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4225748/how-do-i-pass-named-parameters-with-invoke-command Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Can't access RDS from external

hi, i finish setting windows 2012 r2 rds servers.  every works fine internally, when try accessing rds external, got error "404 - file or directory not found." rds servers configured follow: serverbkr01 -- rd broker, , rd web serverbkr02 -- rd broker, , rd web servergwy -- rd gateway server serversh01 -- rd session host server serversh02 -- rd session host server. rd broker configured "high availability" firewall nat rd gateway server ip public ip.  port 443, 3391, 3389 open on firewall. thanks in advance. hi, if have rd gateway , rd web access on separate servers typically need 2 public ip addresses, or set 1 of them use custom port.  example, gateway fqdn gateway.domain.com , point 1 public ip address, appropriate ports forwarded internal rdg server, while rdweb fqdn remote.domain.com , point to second public ip address, load balancer 2 internal rdweb servers. if didn't want above have rdweb on rdg serv...

Live migration and Quick Migration failing

hopefully can mystery i have 3 node 2008r2 hyper-v cluster connected netapp iscsi storage cannot live migrate or quick migrate if underlying cluster shared volume not owned node vm being migrated. after moving storage live migration may fail or running vm may shut down. elegant way achieve form of migration shut down vms running on csv , migrate volume , move machines node owning csv. following event ids logged: event id 1069 source failoverclustering “ cluster resource 'virtual machine configuration <vmname> in clustered service or application <vmname> failed.” event id 1205 source failoverclustering “the cluster service failed bring clustered service or application <vmname> online or offline. 1 or more resources may in failed state. may impact availability of clustered service or application.” event id 4096   from source hyper-v-config “ the virtual machines configuration 3989b536-28a2-48eb-982e-7b92e0235d54 @ 'c:\clusterstorage\volume9\<...

Client certificates not working on external website

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hi there my scenario: server a: windows server 2008 (internal network enterprise ca) server b: windows server 2003 (external web server hosting sharepoint) - on different network , domain has username's different log in's sharepoint. i want issue certificates on server , 1-to-1 mapping on extranet on server b. i've gone https://server_a/certsrv , requested certificates -> exported server b , done 1-to-1 mapping. it doesn't work - need help. i error 403.7 thanks, paul hi paul, thanks post. error 403.7 may occurs if client certificate not valid. please verify mapping certificates user accounts configured correctly. more detailed information, please refer following articles: step-by-step guide mapping certificates user accounts http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb742438.aspx error message when try run web application hosted on server running iis 7.0: "http error 403.7 - forbidden"  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/9...

Windows 7 DHCP client error message 121, laptop not obtaining an IP address?

has seen before computer connected network, sends out dhcp discover message , in return gets error 121?  a trace dump created "netsh dhcpclient trace enable" , "trace dump" reads: 7- 3-2010 22:59: 6:186  id:5306  desc: media connected , luid 1688849977704448.  7- 3-2010 22:59: 6:202  id:5306  desc: media connect: {aadfbe17-6197-466c-950f-c6c2771732cb}  creating new context  7- 3-2010 22:59: 6:202  id:5321  desc: unplumbing stack adapter: {aadfbe17-6197-466c-950f-c6c2771732cb}  7- 3-2010 22:59: 6:218  id:5323  desc: obtain lease: [{aadfbe17-6197-466c-950f-c6c2771732cb}] [!luid!] ==>  7- 3-2010 22:59: 6:218  id:5201  desc: sending discover on {aadfbe17-6197-466c-950f-c6c2771732cb}. error code 0  7- 3-2010 22:59: 6:218  id:5202  desc: waiting offer on {aadfbe17-6197-466c-950f-c6c2771732cb}. wait time 3  7- 3-2010 22:59: 9:228  id:5203  desc: ...

NAP VPN newbie question

hi,  i've read through step-by-step guide , i'm little fuzzy about , how configure ip filters non-compliant computers restrict network access.   thanks in advance, guy hello guy,   go network policy non compliant computers click on settings.  under tab see ip filters configure ip filter restrict network access.   hope helps,   louis hardy Windows Server  >  Network Access Protection

Invoke-Command -answer the question of installing updates and restarting

i have script makes updates of operating system script possible answer question of whether install updates , whether restart server end answer automatically ran following command: c: \ wsus.ps1 y y want use command invoke-command -computername (get-content c: \ scripts \ servers.txt) -filepath c: \ wsus.ps1 how answer question of installing updates , restarting thank you # script: wsus.ps1 # author: gregory strike # website: www.gregorystrike.com # date: 02-19-2010 # information: script adapated wua_searchdownloadinstall.vbs vbscript microsoft. uses # microsoft.update.session com object query wsus server, find applicable updates, , install them. # # wsus.ps1 little less verbose doing when compared orginal vbscript. # lines exist in code below show same information original commented out. # # # wsus.ps1 can automatically install applicable updates passing y script. default # ...

Create a partition and set the ACL

i want standardize post-installation tasks powershell , running issues creation of partitions , configuration of security afterwards. way have found create partition in powershell is use diskpart.exe using this: #start script ############# $driveconfig = @" select disk 1 create partition primary noerr format fs=ntfs quick assign letter=d "@ $driveconfig | diskpart   $path = "d:\" $d_drive = get-acl $path $rule = new-object system.security.accesscontrol.filesystemaccessrule("everyone","fullcontrol", "containerinherit, objectinherit", "none", "allow") $d_drive.removeaccessruleall($rule) set-acl $path $d_drive #end script ############# when though, appears nt authority\system built in account gets set owner, , following error: set-acl : security identifier not allowed owner of object. @ line:1 char:8 + set-acl <<<<  $path $d_drive  ...

Getting "You do not have sufficiant privileges to create a container in Active Directory" error during ADFS farm configuration

hi everyone, we trying set adfs 2  in farm configuration local administrator account (domain user , in domain admins group) keep getting following error message: "you not have sufficiant privileges create container in active directory @ location " ... "cn=microsoft, cn=program data" i can confirm program data container exists , the service account domain user , in domain admins group.   any guidance greatly appreicated. thanks. regards alex here are couple of threads from others have had similar issue. http://blogs.perficient.com/microsoft/2011/08/insufficient-privileges-error-configuring-ad-fs-2-0-for-single-sign-on-with-office-365/ http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/vstudio/en-us/b3b534d1-c9f5-4799-bd99-9ccaf2b9fb4f/adfs-20-during-configuration-wizard-we-get-error-you-do-not-have-sufficiant-privileges-to-create-a?forum=geneva paul bergson mvp - directory services mcitp: enterpris...

SC comand fails with "[SC] OpenService FAILED 5:"

good morning. i have legacy deployment script uses sc command stop service, make changes , start service. it's simple: sc <server-name> stop  <service-name> sc <server-name> query  <service-name> ...do stuff... sc <server-name> start <service-name> sc <server-name> query  <service-name> this deployment script has worked years on 2008r2 server. switching 2012r2 server. our provider has given new servers , building out. on som e of servers script works fine. on other servers fails. after digging script found failing on sc start , sc stop commands (an example of failure below c:\>sc <server> stop  <service> [sc] openservice failed 5: access denied. c:\>echo %errorlevel% 5 c:\> the way execute scripts simple double click windows explorer. script runs under permissions of logged in user. i know can open command prompt ...

automatic enable of PAE in windows servers

hi, i have read windows automatically enables pae if dep enabled on computer supports hardware-enabled dep, or if computer configured hot-add memory devices in memory ranges beyond 4 gb i wanted ask how can check if system enables pae or not , the same configured hot-add memory. what i'm trying see here,  that if pae has been enabled automaticly. ( and if so, need disable (i familiar pae disabling part - bcdedit...)) *this question applies windows 2003 (32 bit), 2008 servers (32 bit) thanks! for pae regardless of 2003 or 2008 (32bit), focus on reading physicaladdressextension setting.  if set 1, pae kernel loaded when computer started. for hot memory add, appears need work requirements backwards. per http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms175490.aspx hot add memory requires sql server enterprise , available 64-bit sql server, , 32-bit sql server when awe enabled. hot add memory not available 32-bit sql server when awe no...

Scheduling a Reboot With Task Manager

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i trying schedule reboot of server when powers on not display warning of unexpected shutdown. currently running via scheduled task:  c:\windows\system32\shutdown.exe /r /d p:2:4 /c "reboot" the following entry made in event viewer: the process c:\windows\system32\shutdown.exe (<myserver>) has initiated restart of computer <myserver> on behalf of user nt authority\system following reason: operating system: reconfiguration (planned)reason code: 0x80020004 shutdown type: restart comment: reboot however when system reboots get: the previous system shutdown at <time> on <date> unexpected. i unexpected shutdown popup box asking why system shutdown. how can adjust scheduled task remove system prompting unexpected shutdown error? <<how can adjust scheduled task remove system prompting unexpected shutdown error?>>  disable shutdown event tracker ! this posting provided "as is" no warra...